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Ministry of Agriculture
Kharif acreage gap narrows to 1.3% despite 15% rainfall deficit
India's kharif sowing area has nearly matched last year's levels despite a 15% rainfall deficit.
India Faces Driest Monsoon In 17 Years As El Nino Threat Grows
India is experiencing its driest monsoon in 17 years, with rainfall 15% below normal levels, threatening crop production and raising food prices.
Telangana CM seeks central aid to mitigate El Niño fallout in state
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy requested federal assistance to address agricultural and infrastructure challenges caused by El Niño.
Six taluks of Kalaburagi district declared severely drought-affected
The Karnataka state government has declared six taluks in Kalaburagi district as severely drought-affected following field assessments.
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Highlights Digital Farming Initiatives
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu presented Andhra Pradesh's progress in digital agriculture and farmer support programs at a southern states conference.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiaries: e-KYC deadline September 30
Beneficiaries of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme are required to complete their e-KYC by September 30 to continue receiving payments.
Tirupati official warns farmers against paddy cultivation amid El Nino forecast
Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar has warned farmers in Sullurpeta and Naidupeta areas against paddy cultivation due to El Nino forecasted rain deficits.
Kharif sowing remains below last year levels despite improved July rainfall
Kharif sowing in India remains 3.6% below last year's levels despite improved July rainfall, with the IMD forecasting below-normal rainfall for August and September amid El Nino conditions.
Indian government tests farming and solar power generation in pilot studies
The Indian government is testing agrivoltaics through nearly 37 pilot studies to determine crop suitability for simultaneous farming and solar energy generation.
India kharif sowing acreage remains below last year despite improved monsoon rainfall
India's Kharif sowing acreage remains below last year's levels despite a narrowing gap as monsoon rainfall improves according to agriculture ministry data.
Experts seek reform of regulatory framework for genetically modified crops
Experts, policymakers, and industry representatives have called for a comprehensive overhaul of India's regulatory framework for genetically modified and genome-edited crops to improve climate resilience and farm productivity.
Indian cotton farmers shift crops as rainfall concerns impact planting patterns
Officials and industry executives expect El Nino-driven below-normal rainfall to encourage Indian cotton farmers to shift from water-intensive crops, potentially easing current sowing gaps and stabilizing domestic textile prices despite trailing cotton acreage and global supply risks.